Giovani Bernard likes the options in UNC’s offense

Posted Aug 16, 2012
After running for a UNC freshman record 1,253 yards and an ACC-best 13 touchdowns a year ago, Giovani Bernard may not have welcomed a change from the pro-style system the Tar Heels used to run. But plays such as the one Bernard made on the practice field earlier this week show that the first-team All-ACC tailback may have new opportunities to showcase his ability in Fedora’s spread offense. (Durham Herald-Sun)

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